Libraries can be a great resource for a community's after school program by providing books and materials, meeting space and more. Please feel free to offer your tips and ideas for offering support below:

Libraries can be a great resource for a community's after school program by providing books and materials, meeting space and more. Please feel free to offer your tips and ideas for offering support below:

*Download and distribute the [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/files/professionaltools/Handouts/10things.pdf "10 Things You Didn't Know were in Your Library"] flier from YALSA to afterschool providers in your community.

==Research & Reports==

==Research & Reports==

*[http://www.ala.org/additup www.ala.org/additup] (a collection of resources focused on the impact libraries have on youth development)

*[http://www.ala.org/additup www.ala.org/additup] (a collection of resources focused on the impact libraries have on youth development)

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*[http://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/after-school/coordinating-after-school-resources/Documents/Better-Together-Building-Local-Systems-to-Improve-Afterschool.pdf Better Together: Building Local Systems to Improve Afterschool] (.pdf) -- 2013 from the Wallace Foundation

*[http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/governance/council/council_documents/2011_annual_docus/cd_48_out%20_of_school.pdf Resolution on Out of School Time] (.pdf) -- ALA Council passed this resolution in June 2011

*[http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/governance/council/council_documents/2011_annual_docus/cd_48_out%20_of_school.pdf Resolution on Out of School Time] (.pdf) -- ALA Council passed this resolution in June 2011

*Multiple reports on after school are available from [http://www.afterschool.gov/xhtml/subject/53.html afterschool.gov]

*Multiple reports on after school are available from [http://www.afterschool.gov/xhtml/subject/53.html afterschool.gov]

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*[http://osimeetings.com/wfost2013/documents/AfterschoolTakeHomeLibrary.pdf After School Take Home Library] (.pdf) list of resources from 2013 after school conference

*[http://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/PICPN181.pdf After the Bell Rings:] Learning Outside of the Classroom and Its Relationship to Student Academic Achievement

*[http://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/PICPN181.pdf After the Bell Rings:] Learning Outside of the Classroom and Its Relationship to Student Academic Achievement

*[http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM.cfm America After 3PM] is a report from the Afterschool Alliance (it also includes a special report on summer)

*[http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM.cfm America After 3PM] is a report from the Afterschool Alliance (it also includes a special report on summer)

*[http://www.nclr.org/index.php/publications/beyond_the_classroom_creating_pathways_to_college_and_careers_for_latino_youth/ Beyond the Classroom:] Creating Pathways to College and Careers for Latino Youth

*[http://www.nclr.org/index.php/publications/beyond_the_classroom_creating_pathways_to_college_and_careers_for_latino_youth/ Beyond the Classroom:] Creating Pathways to College and Careers for Latino Youth

*[http://www.expandinglearning.org/expandingminds Expanding Minds & Opportunities:] Leveraging the Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success (collection of 70 articles)

*[http://www.expandinglearning.org/expandingminds Expanding Minds & Opportunities:] Leveraging the Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success (collection of 70 articles)

*Dominican University. [http://www.dom.edu/academics/gslis/imls/ClosetheReadingGap/ Public Library Programs Close the Summer Reading Gap] (the IMLS funded this study & report, which was released in June 2010)

*Dominican University. [http://www.dom.edu/academics/gslis/imls/ClosetheReadingGap/ Public Library Programs Close the Summer Reading Gap] (the IMLS funded this study & report, which was released in June 2010)

*[http://ies.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=NCEE20084021 The Evaluation of Enhanced Academic Instruction in After-School Programs:] Findings After the First Year of Implementation

*[http://ies.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=NCEE20084021 The Evaluation of Enhanced Academic Instruction in After-School Programs:] Findings After the First Year of Implementation

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*[http://national.tpt.org/2013/06/12/is-school-enough/ Is School Enough] (PBS documentary airs in fall 2013)

*[http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/334_publication.pdf Summer Snapshot]: Exploring the Impact of Higher Achievement's Year Round Out of School Time Program on Summer Learning (published Oct. 2011 by the Wallace Foundation)

*[http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/334_publication.pdf Summer Snapshot]: Exploring the Impact of Higher Achievement's Year Round Out of School Time Program on Summer Learning (published Oct. 2011 by the Wallace Foundation)

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==Connected Learning & Out of School Time==

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Libraries have always been a place that supports learning. Connected learning is a concept that’s gaining widespread popularity among policy makers, funders, educators and those engaged in youth development. Its focus is on informal learning that goes on outside of the school day. Throughout the month of May 2013, YALSA teamed up with the folks at [http://connectedlearning.tv/ http://connectedlearning.tv/ ] to facilitate online discussions about libraries, connected learning and social media.

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*YALSA President H. Jack Martin and Crystle Martin, Postdoctoral Researcher for the Connected Learning Research Network, moderated these free virtual chats, which looked at the roles social media and teens play in the future of public and school libraries. Crystle and Jack facilitated discussions with Renee Hobbs, Mimi Ito, Chris Shoemaker, Wendy Stephens, Joyce Valenza and many more about the challenges surrounding leveraging social media in library programs. YALSA members were invited to participate and to share what has or has not been working in their own libraries. Participants explored best practices from across the globe to implement in their library. The archived chats are available at:

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**[http://connectedlearning.tv/kick-teens-and-future-libraries Kick-off: Teens and the Future of Libraries]

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**[http://connectedlearning.tv/importance-youth-access-technology-libraries The Importance of Youth Access to Technology in Libraries]

Revision as of 10:00, 9 May 2014

Recent studies have shown the value of formal educational and recreational after school programs for youth. Many school districts, community centers, youth serving organizations, faith-based groups and others are working to create and implement such programs. Additionally, federal and foundation funds are being directed toward after school programs. Is your library connected to the after school movement in your community? Listed below are some resources that may be useful to you with this effort.

Providing After School Services & Programs

School and public libraries can be direct service providers on their own or through collaboration with a community organization. YOUmedia offers some basic information and tips about programming on their web site.

Many of the organizations listed below host conferences and workshops that offer opportunities for networking

Offering Support to After School Providers

Libraries can be a great resource for a community's after school program by providing books and materials, meeting space and more. Please feel free to offer your tips and ideas for offering support below:

Summer Snapshot: Exploring the Impact of Higher Achievement's Year Round Out of School Time Program on Summer Learning (published Oct. 2011 by the Wallace Foundation)

Connected Learning & Out of School Time

Libraries have always been a place that supports learning. Connected learning is a concept that’s gaining widespread popularity among policy makers, funders, educators and those engaged in youth development. Its focus is on informal learning that goes on outside of the school day. Throughout the month of May 2013, YALSA teamed up with the folks at http://connectedlearning.tv/ to facilitate online discussions about libraries, connected learning and social media.

YALSA President H. Jack Martin and Crystle Martin, Postdoctoral Researcher for the Connected Learning Research Network, moderated these free virtual chats, which looked at the roles social media and teens play in the future of public and school libraries. Crystle and Jack facilitated discussions with Renee Hobbs, Mimi Ito, Chris Shoemaker, Wendy Stephens, Joyce Valenza and many more about the challenges surrounding leveraging social media in library programs. YALSA members were invited to participate and to share what has or has not been working in their own libraries. Participants explored best practices from across the globe to implement in their library. The archived chats are available at: